Job summary
We are seeking a committed, compassionate and experienced individual to lead the Theatre team within our thriving Day Surgery Unit based at Charing Hospital, Hammersmith – Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
This is an ideal opportunity to expand your leadership and management skills and to join our dynamic Day Surgery team.
You will play an integral role in the smooth running of the service. You will oversee safe, quality care that meets current best practice standards. Your leadership qualities will incorporate a creative and innovative approach to ensure efficient and cost-effective management of human, financial and material resources.
The post holder will work very closely with the other specialist theatre team leaders to ensure the needs of the patients are placed at the centre of the care delivery. You will support the patient pathway and ensure the safe management of the clinical areas through establishment of clear working practices.
The successful candidate will be a skilled theatre practitioner with understanding and experince of Clinical Governance, Quality and Safety in the Operating department.
We welcome applications from experienced band 6 nurses who are looking to progress their careers to the next level. Your development is our priority and this will be supported by the senior nursing team and our clinical practice educators.
Main duties of the job
- Coordinate the day-today activities of Theatres, ensuring that staffing and material needs are planned in a manner appropriate to requirements and are cost-efficient.
- Oversee safe, quality care that meets current best practice standards.
- Provide specialist peri-operative advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and their relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Act as a positive role model to junior staff members, providing strong and effective leadership for all registered and non-registered health care workers
- At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery
- Responsible for the standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and for a well mantained environment.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- RN or ODP
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Current experience of clinical practice in a relevant care setting
- Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of developing nursing staff.
- Knowledge of current developments in nursing & political awareness of NHS
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to and expertise in nursing relevant to the field
- Good communication skills
- Influencing skills
- Experience of developing policies and procedures
Desirable
- Service improvement experience
- Root cause analysis
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- RN or ODP
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Current experience of clinical practice in a relevant care setting
- Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of developing nursing staff.
- Knowledge of current developments in nursing & political awareness of NHS
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to and expertise in nursing relevant to the field
- Good communication skills
- Influencing skills
- Experience of developing policies and procedures
Desirable
- Service improvement experience
- Root cause analysis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
